Hextran Getting Started Guide

HEXTRAN Getting Started Guide
SIM4ME HEXTRAN The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Getting Started Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Invensys SysGuide
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Contents
Introduction
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii About HEXTRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Where to Find HEXTRAN Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Online Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1 Requirements and Installation

Verifying the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Installation Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Hardware/Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Local Hardware Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Elan Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 FLEXlm Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Switching Between Security Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 HEXTRAN Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Testing HEXTRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 Reviewing the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 Uninstalling HEXTRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Chapter 2 Tutorial
Start HEXTRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Using Online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Define the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Create the Flowsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Run the Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26 Review the Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Chapter 3 Installation Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
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Figure 2-1: Main HEXTRAN Window Components Description 2-2 Figure 2-2: STE Simulation Flowsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Figure 2-3: SIM4ME New Flowsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Figure 2-4: Problem Description Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Figure 2-5: Unit-of-Measures Slates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Figure 2-6: Component and Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Figure 2-7: Library Component Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Figure 2-8: Method Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Figure 2-9: Global Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 Figure 2-10: Calculation Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Figure 2-11: Limits Tab - Flowsheet Iterations . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Figure 2-12: Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Figure 2-13: SIM4ME - Configure Shell and Tube HX E101 . .2-14 Figure 2-14: SIM4ME Process Stream Stream1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Figure 2-15: SIM4ME Process Stream Stream2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Figure 2-16: Flowsheet with Icon and Process Stream . . . . . . . .2-17 Figure 2-17: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Specifications Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Figure 2-18: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Shellside Tab 2-19 Figure 2-19: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Tubeside Tab 2-20 Figure 2-20: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Baffles Tab . .2-21 Figure 2-21: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Film Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22 Figure 2-22: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Material Tab .2-23 Figure 2-23: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Design Constraints Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
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Where to Find Additional Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix Authorized SIMSCI Technical Support Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Table 2-1: Table 2-2: Table 2-3: Table 3-1: Main SIM4ME HEXTRAN Window Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 STE Design Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Tutorial Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Installation Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
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About this Guide
This guide directs you through the installation and initial use of the SIM4ME and HEXTRAN family of software products. An outline of this document is provided below.
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Requirements and Installation Tutorial Provides system security requirements and installation procedure. Provides a step-by-step procedure for solving a typical industry problem utilizing HEXTRAN. Addresses problems you may encounter while installing HEXTRAN.
Chapter 3
Installation Troubleshooting
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About HEXTRAN
The HEXTRAN simulation program is part of the SIM4ME suite, a comprehensive simulation system intended to assist process engineers analyze and design all types of heat transfer systems. The complete spectrum of heat transfer design is included in HEXTRAN, from conceptual design with pinch analysis through the rating and design of exchangers and networks of exchangers. SIM4ME HEXTRAN includes full capabilities for representing process streams and for generating associated thermodynamic and transport properties. Steam and water phase behavior and the associated properties are retrieved from steam tables. The HEXTRAN GUI provides a Microsoft Windows graphical interface for the standard program. Only HTFS and HTRI members can use the HTFS and HTRI add-ons.
Where to Find HEXTRAN Documentation

Online Documentation
Online documentation is provided in Adobe Acrobat .pdf files that are viewed using Acrobat Reader 4.0 or above, or Acrobat Exchange 3.0. Acrobat Reader is freeware that can be installed from the HEXTRAN distribution CD or from the Adobe Systems website, www.adobe.com. Documentation is stored in the Manuals directory on the CD and is accessed by opening the Welcome.pdf file.
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Online Help
SIM4ME HEXTRAN incorporates an online Help system for accessing information quickly while you work. In the Help system, commands, features, and data fields are explained in easy steps. The electronic Contents for the Help system is accessed by selecting Help/Contents from the HEXTRAN menu bar. The context-sensitive help is accessed using the <F1> key.
Where to Find Additional Help If you want to... Obtain information on using the HEXTRAN graphical user interface (GUI). Quickly learn how to simulate a simple flowsheet using the HEXTRAN GUI. Obtain detailed information on HEXTRAN keywords. Obtain detailed information on component and thermodynamic properties. Obtain basic information on the calculation methods used in HEXTRAN. Obtain information about HEXTRAN HTFS. Read more detailed information on the calculation methods used in HEXTRAN. See... SIM4ME HEXTRAN Online Help or this guide Chapter 2, Tutorial, of this guide
HEXTRAN Keyword guide or SIM4ME HEXTRAN Online Help SIMSCI Component and Thermodynamic Input Data Guide SIM4ME HEXTRAN Online Help
HEXTRAN HTFS Users Guide HEXTRAN Keyword Guide or SIM4ME HEXTRAN Online Help
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Technical Support
If you have any questions regarding program use or the interpretation of program output, contact the nearest SIMSCI Technical Support Center from the following address list, or contact your local SIMSCI representative. To expedite your request for assistance, please have the following information available when you call:
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A description of the problem The installation CD and printed documentation available The type of computer you are using The amount of free disk space available on the disk where SIM4ME HEXTRAN is installed The actions you were taking when the problem occurred The error messages that appear on your screen and any other symptoms
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Chapter 1 Requirements and Installation

This chapter describes the contents of your release package and leads you through the installation of the SIM4ME HEXTRAN family of software products.
Verifying the Package Contents

Installation Media
HEXTRAN is provided on a single CD-ROM.
Documentation
A comprehensive online Help system is an integral part of the HEXTRAN application. A list of HEXTRAN documents is provided below. If you need a manual that is not included in your installation package or add-on package, contact a Technical Support Center (see listing on page xi).
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HEXTRAN Getting Started Guide HEXTRAN Keyword Manual HEXTRAN HTFS Input Guide
A complete set of online documentation in PDF format is provided for each product.
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Hardware/Software Requirements
Client Hardware Intel Pentium II/III 300 MHz or above. 64 MB RAM and above (GUI only 32 MB RAM). 30 - 200 MB of free space. SVGA 800X600 minimum, 1024X840 recommended. Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or above. 128 MB RAM and above. 200 MB free space. Client: Windows 98/NT 4.0./2000/Millennium Server: Windows NT 4.0; Windows 2000.
Server Hardware Operating System
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Requirements and Installation
Security
SIMSCI software requires the use of security for execution. Several security options are available.
Local Hardware Security

Hardware security is provided by a Dallas Semiconductor black-case unit. To permit HEXTRAN execution, you insert a specially coded button. Then to start running HEXTRAN, you plug the hardware into the computer parallel port between the computer and your printer cable (if any). The security hardware depends on your user category. If the HEXTRAN program is the only application used, the security unit accommodates a single coded button. For users of HTFS modules, the dongle accommodates two coded buttons; one for the HEXTRAN program, and the second for HTFS modules. HTRI users must have the HTRI security key.
Elan Security
SIMSCI provides an Elan security option on the Elan Server Application installation CD. The Elan License Manager is a third-party concurrent-user software licensing tool from Rainbow Technologies, Inc. SIMSCI has customized this client/server tool. Elan Server runs under Windows NT or Windows 2000. The server must have at least 5 MB of available disk space. To install Elan security, follow the instructions provided in the Elan Security Installation Guide included in the standard release package.
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FLEXlm Security
SIMSCI provides a FLEXlm security option on the FLEXlm Server Application installation CD. The FLEXlm License Manager is a third-party concurrent-user software licensing tool from GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc. SIMSCI has customized this client/server tool. FLEXlm Server runs under Windows NT or Windows 2000. The server must have at least 5 MB of available disk space. To install, learn, and troubleshoot FLEXlm security, follow the instructions provided in the FLEXlm Security Guide included in the standard release package.
Switching Between Security Types

To switch from Dallas to Elan security: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the ELAN software key using elandmin. For more details, refer to the Elan Security Installation Guide. Open the HEXTRAN.ini file found in the USER directory and find the section entitled [wss_Security] Change the type= line to read type=ELAN. Save the file and exit. Add the SIMSCI_ELMHOST=@{ELAN server machine name or IP address} environment variable to your control panel/system/ environment settings on the system section. Reboot your computer to enable the security environment changes.
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To switch from Elan to Dallas security: 1. 2. 3. Open the HEXTRAN.ini file found in the USER directory. Find the section entitled [wss_Security] and change the type= line to read type=DSC. If the lines mode=SINGLE or Keydir= are present, comment them out by adding a semicolon at the front of the command line. Save the file and exit.
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To switch to FLEXlm security: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the FLEXlm software key. For more details, refer to the FLEXlm Security Guide. Open the hextran.ini file found in the USER directory. Find the section entitled [wss_Security] and set Type=FLXLM. Save the file and exit. Add the IPASSI_LICENSE_FILE=@{FLXLM server host name} environment variable to your control panel/system/environment settings. Reboot your computer to enable your security environment changes.
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HEXTRAN Installation
To install HEXTRAN, insert the CD and follow the installation prompts.
Installation Options
HEXTRAN can be installed in three configurations:
Full Installs both the SIM4ME client and server components. This includes: all HEXTRAN functionalities, IONA Orbix, Object Store PSE Pro, Sun Java Runtime and Microsoft SQL. Installs the SIM4ME client components on the machine. This includes: HEXTRAN client functionalities, and Sun Java Runtime Installs the SIM4ME server components on the machine. This includes: HEXTRAN server functionalities, IONA Orbix, Object Store PSE Pro, and Microsoft SQL.
Client
Server
Note: The Modify option is used to change the configuration.
Before you can run HEXTRAN, you must restart your computer. Setup asks whether you want to restart the system now or later. If you choose to restart the system later, be sure to restart it before you run HEXTRAN.
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Testing HEXTRAN
Several test files are included with the application. To fully test your installation, run all the supplied problems. The test files are in the APPLIB directory under USER. To run the Target test problem, start a DOS box and type the following:
C: CD SIMSCI\SIM4ME10\APPLIB C:\PROGRAM FILES\SIMSCI\SIM4ME\HEXTRAN90\USER\RUNHX Target
Repeat this command, replacing the test file name, for each file you want to run.
Reviewing the Results

Compare the contents of the resulting output (.OUT) file with its corresponding .chk file after each test file has been run. The results should be the same.
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Uninstalling HEXTRAN
Use the Add/Remove Programs function in the Windows Control Panel to uninstall HEXTRAN, HEXTRAN documentation, and the HTRI and HTFS modules. This does not remove user-created files. To uninstall HEXTRAN: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Start and select Settings/Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel options. Select SIM4ME. Click Add/Remove. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. A message may ask you whether to delete a shared file. 6. 7. If you know that the file is not used by another application, click Yes. Otherwise, click No. Repeat this procedure to uninstall the other components, which are listed in the Add/Remove Programs window as:
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Chapter 2 Tutorial
This chapter contains a representative step-by-step procedure for solving a typical industry design problem with the SIM4ME HEXTRAN Graphical User Interface. This tutorial simulation is presented in five, broad segments.
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Start HEXTRAN Define the Problem Create the Flowsheet Run the Simulation Review the Output
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Start HEXTRAN
If SIM4ME HEXTRAN is not already installed, refer to Requirements and Installation on page 1-1. To start SIM4ME HEXTRAN: 1. Double-click the SIM4ME HEXTRAN icon on your desktop or select HEXTRAN in the SIMSCI submenu of the Programs menu. The main SIM4ME HEXTRAN window appears (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1: Main HEXTRAN Window Components Description
Work Area Hextran Icons
Message Area
Table 2-1: Main SIM4ME HEXTRAN Window Components Component Message Area Icon list Work Area (Main window) Description Displays messages related to the tasks being accomplished by the HEXTRAN software. Provides the icons for creating a flowsheet. Provides the space for creating a flowsheet.
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Using Online Help

HEXTRAN includes an extensive online help system built into the application to guide you in navigating within the program and to instruct you concerning the data requirements. To access Help:
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Press the <F1> key from:

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The main window and the Table of Contents appears. Any other window or tab and the related help appears. Select the Help menu from the main HEXTRAN window.
The drop-down menu for HEXTRAN Help allows you to:

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Select the Table of Contents. Select the Index. Search for a specific topic. Navigate using a Browse bar.
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Define the Problem

This HEXTRAN application example is designed using the Simulation mode and utilizes the design case. You supply pertinent exchanger data, and HEXTRAN provides a new Shell-and-Tube Exchanger (STE) and the design and operating constraints. The tutorial problem is to: Build a design case for a Shell-and-Tube Exchanger (STE) used as part of a reaction process to make styrene from ethylbenzene. Table 2-2 provides the design criteria for use in the sample simulation.
Table 2-2: STE Design Criteria Design Feature Exchanger E-101 heavy duty Tube length (min, max, inc) TEMA Type Tube pass (min, max, inc) Tube OD Tube BWG Tubeside fouling resistance Number of tube passes Tube pattern Tube pitch Number of shells in series (min, max) Sealing strips (pairs) Shellside fouling resistance Tubeside pressure drop/shell (min, max) Shellside pressure drop/shell (min, max) Area per shell (min, max) Shell ID (min, max) Baffle Thickness Design Criteria 38.06 MMBTU/HR 25.0 ft, 25.0 ft, 4.0 ft N,E,N 1, 1, 1 1.75 in. 10 0.0015 hr-ft2-F/Btu 1 30 degrees 2.1875 in. 1, 2 0 0.0004 hr-ft2-F/Btu 2, 10 psi 10, 20 psi 5000, 12000 ft2 60, 80 in. 0.1875 in.
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At the conclusion of this tutorial, you will have built the flowsheet of Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2: STE Simulation Flowsheet
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Create the Flowsheet

The simulation process requires the 11 multi-step tasks listed in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3: Tutorial Tasks Task Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Open a new project Enter the Problem Description Information Select the Unit of Measure settings Select the Components and Thermodynamic Data Methods Specify the Global Options Select the Calculation Type Select Calculation Options Draw the flowsheet Enter Stream Data Enter Heat Exchanger Data Run the calculation Review the output report See page... 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-13 2-15 2-18 2-26 2-26
Task 1 > Open a new project

1. Select File>New. The SIM4ME New Flowsheet dialog box appears (Figure 2-3). By default, the flowsheet is stored in the following generalized directory path: SIM4ME Root Directory\Server\ModelApp\Name of the Database
Figure 2-3: SIM4ME New Flowsheet
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Enter Tutorial in the Flowsheet Name field. Use the pull down list to select an existing database or enter a name for a new database in the Database Name field. Click Create. A blank flowsheet appears.
Task 2 > Enter the Problem Description Information

1. Select Input>Problem Description. The Problem Description tab appears (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4: Problem Description Information
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Enter the following values by field:

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Project Identifier Problem Identifier User Name: This can be your name, your company name, or anything else. Site: Enter the Site to which the simulation applies. Date: Enter a Date in the format MM-DD-YY. This defaults to the present date.
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Problem Description: Enter the Problem Description for the simulation. For this tutorial enter:
This sample simulation will build a design case for a Shell and Tube Exchanger (STE) used as part of a reaction process to make Styrene from Ethylbenzene.
Note: The Problem Description text data field is limited to 80 characters per line.
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Click OK.
Task 3 > Select the Unit of Measure settings

1. Select Input>Units of Measure. The Unit-of-Measure Slates window appears (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5: Unit-of-Measures Slates
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Use the Slate pull down list to select English. Click OK.
Note: Refer to SIM4ME HEXTRAN help for a full discussion of the Unit of Measure functionality.
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Task 4 > Select the Components and Thermodynamic Data

Methods 1. Select Input>Components/Thermodynamics. The Component and Thermodynamics window appears. It lists currently defined library and petroleum components (Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6: Component and Thermodynamics
The Library tab is the default (Figure 2-7 on page 2-10). The components you add are in the Most Commonly Used Component Family, which is the default Component Family. 2. Double-click Water in the Component Full Name field. Water appears in the Selected Component list. 3. Add ETHYLBENZENE and STYRENE in the same way.
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Figure 2-7: Library Component Tab
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Click Apply to save your changes. Click the Method tab (Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8: Method Tab
The Method Slate Name list contains a list box with the available thermodynamic systems appears.
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Enter SRK in the New Method Slate field and click Add. The Thermodynamic Data from the tree structure will be automatically be selected with the corresponding methods for the added System. Click OK.
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Task 5 > Specify the Global Options

1. Select Input>Global Options. The Global Options window appears (Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9: Global Options
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Method to Calculate Water and Steam Thermal Properties: Keenan. Internally Generated Property Data File (PGEN): SAVE
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Click OK.
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Task 6 > Select the Calculation Type

1. Select Input>Calculation Type. The Calculation Type tab appears (Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10: Calculation Type
Note: Simulation is selected. Do not change it.
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Click Cancel.
Task 7 > Select Calculation Options

1. Select Input>Calculation Options. The Calculation Options window appears with the Limits tab active. 2. 3. Change the ranges for Area/Shell and Number of Shells in Series to the numbers reflected in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. Change the Flowsheet field in Maximum Iterations for to 50 (Figure 2-11).
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Figure 2-11: Limits Tab - Flowsheet Iterations
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Click OK.
Task 8 > Draw the flowsheet

1. 2. Click on the Shell and Tube HX icon. Position the icon as required and click. The icon appears on the flowsheet, and the Rename dialog box appears (Figure 2-12).
Note: The default name appears if the Default Name is selected
under the Window menu Icon Name Mode.

Figure 2-12: Rename
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Enter E101 and click OK. The SIM4ME - Configure Shell and Tube HX E101 window appears (Figure 2-13).
Figure 2-13: SIM4ME - Configure Shell and Tube HX E101
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Click Design for the Calculation mode. Click OK. Click the Process Stream icon. Red dots appear on the Shell and Tube HX icon representing the process stream ports.
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Drag the mouse and connect the stream to the inlet port on the tubeside. Click on the red dot labelled Tube Feed. A New Name dialog box appears.
Note: The default name appears if the Default Name is selected under the Window menu Icon Name Mode.
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Enter STREAM1 as the process stream name and click OK.
10. Draw the tube outlet stream by dragging the mouse from the tube outlet port outwards. 11. Name this stream STREAM3. 12. Repeat Step 6 through Step 10 on the shellside. The flowsheet should look like Figure 2-2 on page 2-5.
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Task 9 > Enter Stream Data

1. Double-click on Stream1. The SIM4ME - Process Stream Stream1 window appears (Figure 2-14).
Figure 2-14: SIM4ME Process Stream Stream1
2.

G G G G G G
Pressure: 12.000 psia Temperature: 1000.00 F Total Fluid Flowrate: 350000.00 lb/hr H2O: 25.000 lb-mol/hr STYRENE: 20.000 lb-mol/hr EBENZENE: 25.000 lb-mol/hr
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3.
Select the Internal Property Generation tab and enter the following values by field:
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Local Thermodynamics, use Default Temperature-Pressure Grid Set Number = 1 Temperature = 1500 F Pressure = 8 psia
G G G
4. 5. 6. 7.
Click OK. Select Stream2, and then select Edit>Change Configuration. Select Water/steam stream. Double-click on STREAM2. The SIM4ME - Process Stream Stream2 window appears (Figure 2-15).
8.

G G G
Pressure: 35 psi Temperature: 1500 F Steam Flowrate: 160,000 lb/hr
Figure 2-15: SIM4ME Process Stream Stream2
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Tutorial
9.
Click OK. The flowsheet appears as shown in Figure 2-16.
Figure 2-16: Flowsheet with Icon and Process Stream
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Task 10 > Enter Heat Exchanger Data

Specification Type
1. Double-click the Shell and Tube HX icon. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Specifications tab appears (Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Specifications Tab
2.

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Specification Type: Overall Duty This activates a Specification Value field to the right. Specification Value: 38.060 x 106 Btu/hr.
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Shellside Data
1. 2. Click on the Shellside tab. The Shellside tab appears (Figure 2-18).
Figure 2-18: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Shellside Tab
3.

G G G G
Flow Direction: Countercurrent Hotside: Shellside Orientation: Vertical Tema Type: Front - N, Shell - E, Rear - N
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Tubeside Data
1. Click Tubeside. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Tubeside tab appears (Figure 2-19).
Figure 2-19: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Tubeside Tab
2.

G G G G
Outside Diameter: 1.75 in. Pitch: 2.1875 in. Pattern: Triangular - 30 Degrees BWG: 10
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Baffle Data
1. Click Baffles. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Baffles tab appears (Figure 2-20).
Figure 2-20: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Baffles Tab
2.

G G G
Baffle Type: No Tube in Window Thickness: 0.1875 in. (default) Number of Sealing Strip Pairs: 0
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Film Options
1. Click Film Options. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Film Options tab appears (Figure 2-21).
Figure 2-21: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Film Options Tab
2.

G G G
U-value Estimate: 50 Fouling Resistance Shellside: 0.004 hr-ft2-F/BTU Fouling Resistance Tubeside: 0.0015 hr-ft2-F/BTU
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Material Data
1. Click Material. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Material tab appears (Figure 2-22).
Figure 2-22: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Material Tab
2.

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Shell Material Material Label: User-added material Name = INCOLOY Density = 501 lb/ft3 Tube Material Material Label: 316 stainless Steel
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Design Constraints
1. Click Design Constraints. The Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Design Constraints tab appears (Figure 2-23).
Figure 2-23: Shell and Tube HX E101 Window: Design Constraints Tab
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2.

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G
Area / Shell Minimum: 5000 Area / Shell Maximum: 12,000 Shell Inside Diameter Minimum: 60 Shell Inside Diameter Maximum: 80 Tube Length Minimum: 25 Tube Length Maximum: 25 Tube Length Increment: 4 Tube Passes Minimum: 1 Tube Passes Maximum: 1 Tube Passes Increment: 1 Shellside Pressure Drop per Shell Minimum: 10 Shellside Pressure Drop per Shell Maximum: 20 Tubeside Pressure Drop per Bundle Minimum: 2 Tubeside Pressure Drop per Bundle Maximum: 10
3. 4.
Click OK to accept your changes and return to the flowsheet. Select File>Save to save all entries.
You have entered all the required information for the flowsheet.
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Run the Simulation Task 11 > Run the calculation

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Select Run>Run.
Review the Output Task 12 > Review the output report

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Select Output>View Report.
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Chapter 3 Installation Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table
Review this table if you have problems installing any HEXTRAN application. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your local SIMSCI Technical Support Center (see page xi).
Table 3-1: Installation Problems and Solutions Problem You cannot attach the security to the parallel port. Some computers do not have enough space around the parallel port to allow you to insert the security device and/or chips. Attach a short ribbon-extender (less than two feet long) to the security device. This moves the security device beyond the obstruction. Corrupt files. One or more files appear to be corrupted based on an unusual file size or run-time message. Run CHKDSK to verify the drive. Remove the current installation. Reinstall the programs from scratch. Problem Invalid path of access failures: You received messages that files could not be copied and that the installation failed. If you are installing to a network, ensure that you have adequate read/write access privileges. Ensure that you have enough disk space in the specified directory.
Solution
Problem
Solutions
Solutions
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Table 3-1: Installation Problems and Solutions Problem You have problems using the printer with the DS1410D SIMSCI security. The following printers have problems working with the DS1410D local hardware security button holder:
HP Laser Jet 4M Plus, 4P, and 4L:

The Auto Power Down feature may cause communication failure with DS1410D.
HP Laser Jet 5L:

The driver fails to install when the hardware security device is connected.
HP Desk Jet 540 and 550C:

Using the HP-supplied driver may cause communication failure with the DS1410D when the driver determines the type of cartridge that is installed.
Canon Printer:
The Auto Power Down feature may cause communication failure with DS1410D.
Epson 300LX:
Communication to the DS1410D may cause the printer to interrupt printing. Solutions
HP Desk Jet 540 & 550C only

Using the HPVCNFIG.EXE utility, configure the driver to not check for the type of printer cartridge in the printer. This enables the HP driver to function correctly with the DS1410D.
HP Laser Jet 5L only

Remove the security device before installing the driver.
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Table 3-1: Installation Problems and Solutions Problem Solutions Security chip missing errors. The security device must be the first item in parallel port. Make sure that the security installation has been completed correctly and that you have the security device listed in the installation instructions. Make sure that the security device is firmly inserted into the parallel port. Check the 25 connector pins on the security device for damage. If a printer is attached, make sure it is turned on. Some laptop computers do not put out enough voltage to the parallel port to return an answer to the program. Test this by attaching a printer, turning it on, and executing the program. If it works with a printer attached, you can use that as a solution. You can also try moving the program to another computer or attaching just a cable at least two feet long to the printer side of the security device (no printer). If nothing works, contact Technical Support for a special battery adapter to increase voltage directly to the security device. Make sure only similar security devices are piggybacked. Problem The program is installed on a system running Windows NT. When you run the program, it produces errors relating to security. Ensure that the person who installed the program has system administration rights/privileges.
Solution
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Index
A
About this guide vii
B
Baffle Data 21
C
Calculation Options 12 Calculation Type 12 Components and Thermodynamic Data 9 Computer requirements 2
D
Design Constraints 24 Documentation online Help system viii online PDF files viii Documentation, online viii
F
Film Options 22
G
Global Options 11
H
Heat Exchanger Data 18 Help online help ix Help, online ix HEXTRAN documentation viii family of software products 1 general explanation viii package contents 1 start 2 testing the installation 6 window components 2
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Installation media 1
L
Local hardware security 3
M
Material Data 23
O
Online help 3 Online documentation ix Operating system requirements 2 Output 26
P
Problem Description 7
S
Security Elan 4 local hardware 3 switching between types 4 Shellside Data 19 Simulation, running 26 Specification Type 18 Stream Data 15 Support x technical support centers xi
T
Technical support x Technical support centers xi Testing the installation HEXTRAN 6 Troubleshooting 1 installation 1
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Tubeside Data 20 Tutorial Calculation Type 12 Components and Thermodynamic Data Methods 9 design 4 draw the flowsheet 13 flowsheet creation 6 Global Options 11 Heat Exchanger Data 18 open a new project 6 problem description 7 review the output 26 run the simulation 26 Stream Data 15 Unit of Measure settings 8
U
Uninstalling HEXTRAN 7 Unit of Measure 8
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